Kathmandu, Feb 10: Japan is set to recruit 20,000 Nepali workers in the health sector. At a press conference held today, companies from Nepal and Japan announced that 20,000 ‘caregivers’ will be recruited under the ‘Nepal–Japan Service Exchange Program.’
On this occasion, representatives from Japan’s Jencow Research Institute, Kozai Kosan Corporation, Progressive Staff Agency, and Nepal’s Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Sun and Company Pvt. Ltd., and Saandipani Group of Education signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The executive director of Saandipani Group of Companies, Naresh Ojha, said that the program aims to create job opportunities for Nepalis in Japan by enhancing their skills, given the demand for workers in the health services sector.
He stated, “This will help job seekers reach Japan in an organized manner. Individuals aged 18 to 45 years are eligible for such employment opportunities in Japan. Nepalis who pass the basic Japanese language proficiency test at the ‘N4 Level’ and the specified skill assessment test will be eligible to work as caregivers.”
PSS Executive Director Chizo Masuda mentioned that candidates who pass the language and skill tests will be selected by Japanese companies through an interview process.
“We will provide training on essential information technology and other areas such as AI right here in Nepal. This will offer hassle-free services to those who wish to work in this field. They will have the opportunity for employment for three to five years,” he added.
Masuda also informed that caregivers in Japan can earn up to 200,000 Japanese yen per month. The main objective of the program is not only to provide job opportunities in Japan but also to offer international-level health service training to Nepalis and produce skilled human resources. #nepal #japan #employment #health
